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We are a Custom Home Builder in Norwest, Sydney. We specialise in knock down rebuilds across Sydney, primarily in the Northern Suburbs. We are an award-winning builder with an excellent reputation in the design and construction of Custom Build Architecturally designed homes between $1.0 - $2.0M.
We are actively searching for an experienced Estimator to join our small family-based business building approximately 10-15 homes per annum. We have a dedicated team of professional design and construction experts that work together to produce homes of exceptional design and quality.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be the sole estimator in the business and will be responsible for
- Working closely with both the pre-construction and production team
- Pre-construction role will include providing cost estimates during pre-construction to the design team during the design and tender process
- Meet with owners and stakeholders to discuss the scope of works and produce any variations required to the scope
- Liaise with designers and engineers to produce and maintain accurate construction documents ready to handover to the construction team
- Prepare accurate costing for contracts and variations and adjustments based on client selection during the pre-construction stage
- Prepare an accurate BOQ for each job
- Prepare and maintain a complete scope of works and schedule
- Prepare any variations during construction
- Be able to maintain strong relationships with owners, designers, construction team including site supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers and negotiate and finalise quotations, including assessing and approving claims
- Prepare and process orders to subcontractors and suppliers to ensure the construction team can easily release and schedule work to be completed
- Participate in weekly office meetings with the construction team to revise production progress and discuss site requirements, plan amendments and the like
Qualifications and Requirements
The ideal candidate will have the following,
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in an estimating role with a Custom Builder in Australia
- Have the ability to time manage and prioritise tasks is essential
- Work productively unsupervised for extended periods of time
- Experience with Databuild and CAD software is essential
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word is essential
- Experience with Microsoft Project is preferred
- Appropriate qualifications for the role. Either trade background with estimating experience or Diploma in Building and Construction or equivalent
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding or Residential Construction methodology is essential
- Ability to understand construction plans is essential
- Australian Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship
The Benefits
- Generous Salary packaged based on experience
- Work within a small and dedicated group
- Work directly with senior professionals and company directors
- Rewarding quality work on bespoke custom homes where your input will make a difference to our business and the output of the build
- Close to public transport and free off street parking
Additional Information
- Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted
